Responsible for overseeing all marketing and communication functions.
Responsibilities
Effective resource and budgeting utilization in the Marketing & Communication function.
Cascading departmental programmes and initiatives and customising them to suit the local environment
Liaising with the Regional Coordinator and Technical heads in the Region so as to ensure support in delivering the Department’s mandate in the region
Liaising with Chief Manager – PR & C on all matters related to Media Relations in Southern Region including preparing articles and press releases for the media; ensuring protection of Authority brand; establishing working relationships within the press and publicity community; plan and oversee press events; detect public relations issues as they emerge and address them directly; research and write briefing materials.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/ Marketing/ Public Relations/Media Studies/ Communications or a related field
Professional Membership in MSK/CIM/PRSK Relevant work experience required
Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant working experience in a communication team, especially in a large organization.
Additional experience in the mainstream media will be an added advantage Skills required
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as journalistic ability
Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
Media relations
Creative ability to devise communication strategies
Strong public speaking skills
Writing skills.